We are going
to have an exciting year in third grade. Students will
participate in Reader's and Writer's Workshop,
and Math Workshop. We will use the scientific process to
investigate our science themes and utilize our research skills
through Social Studies.
READING
WORKSHOP
During
Reading Workshop students will participate in model lessons
where they will learn a variety of reading strategies. When
reading independently and during partner reading students will
be able to hone their reading skills by applying the reading
strategies during daily practice. As readers we continue to grow
and develop through self-evaluation. Self-evaluation and
reflection are important elements in the Reading Workshop.
Students will meet 2-3 times per week as participants in Guided
Reading. Guided Reading is a powerful tool in developing
students' reading skills because it allows the teacher to
differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of all
readers. For more information on Reading Workshop, please visit
our
Reading Workshop page.
READING STRATEGIES
WRITING
WORKSHOP
During
Writing Workshop students will participate in model lessons
where they will learn the skills of a good writer. During
Writing Workshop students will see first hand the connection
between Reading and Writing. Each students will select
their own topics related to each genre. This year will focus our
attention on Personal Narratives, Non-Fiction Writing, Poetry,
Persuasive Writing, and Response to Literature. During Writing
Workshop students will meet with the teacher 2-3 times per week
to confer and discuss the progress of their writing. Students
are expected to publish 3-4 writing pieces for each genre.
For more information on Reading Workshop, please visit our
Writing
Workshop page.
This year
students will learn more about how to use the 6 + 1 Traits of
Writing to enhance their writing.
6 +
1 WRITING TRAITS
-
Ideas
-
Organization
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Voice
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Sentence Fluency
-
Word Choice
-
Conventions
-
Presentation
MATH
WORKSHOP
During Math
Workshop students will participate in model lessons where they
will learn how to think critically about math. In addition,
students will participate in small group math and math stations.
As part of the Math Workshop, students will participate in
MCSD's math initiative, Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math
Program. Five Easy Steps will be integrated into the Math
Workshop so that the two act seamlessly to support a rich,
mathematics program.
The
components of Five Easy Steps are:
(1)
Computational Skills - Students will participate in a
daily math review and participate in mental math strategies.
We will be using Mountain Math as a supplemental piece to
our math curriculum. Mountain Math provides students with a
daily review of multiple math strands ranging from number
sense to measurement.
(2)
Problem Solving - Students will learn the structures for
problem-solving and will participate in Exemplars. Exemplars
is a supplemental math resource that teaches students how to
communicate their mathematical thinking. Students will also
use Math Journals and will be assessed on their application
of problem-solving structures through problem-solving
rubrics and scoring guides.
(3)
Development of State Math Standards - Students will
participate in units of study that promote critical thinking
and provide opportunities for exploration. For more
information on units of study for 2nd Grade, please visit
the
Georgia Department of Education website.
(4)
Math Facts - Students should know their basic addition
and subtraction facts with automaticity (instant recall) and
will participate in a weekly math assessment each Friday.
(5)
Assessment.- Students will participate in a variety of
math assessments to determine mastery of the standards. A
few of the math assessments that will be used include, but
are not limited to, rubrics, checklists, performance tasks,
teacher observation, unit tests, MAP tests, common
assessments, etc.
UNITS OF STUDY
-
Addition
and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
-
Multiplication
and Division of Whole Numbers
-
Geometry
-
Measurement
-
Fractions
and Decimals
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Data
Analysis
-
Algebra
-
Show What You Know (Cumulative Review)
SCIENCE
We have an
exciting year ahead of us in Science. Our Science program is
broken down into four units or connecting themes. Each unit of
study is steeped in rich, hands-on, real-world applications. For
more information on units of study for 2nd Grade, please visit
the
Georgia Department of Education website.
SCIENCE UNITS
SOCIAL
STUDIES
Our Social
Studies curriculum focuses on Georgia History. How did Georgia
come to exist? How did Georgia's past help to shape life as a
Georgian today? Students will investigate these questions and
search for answers through a rich, hands on exploration of
Georgia's history. Here students will utilize their research
skills to explore Georgia's history. For more information on
units of study for 2nd Grade, please visit the
Georgia Department of Education website.
SOCIAL STUDIES UNITS
-
Foundations
of the United States of America
-
Our
Democratic Heritage
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Life,
Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
-
Rights
and Freedoms For Everybody
-
The
Work Force in Democracy
-
Rights
of Workers in the United States
